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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.94, 265.80 and 149.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.94, 265.80 and 149.20 is: 205.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.94 : 265.80 = 149.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.94/265.80 = 149.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.94x = 265.80 × 149.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.94x = 39,657.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,657.36/192.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.54

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